trivialitynoun
uk/ˌtrɪv.iˈæl.ə.ti/us/ˌtrɪv.iˈæl.ə.t̬i/[ C usually plural ] something that is not important:
I'm a busy man - don't bother me with trivialities.
[ U ] the state of not being important:
The prison sentence seemed harsh, considering the triviality of the offence.
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Things of little importance
- bagatelle
- factoid
- footnote
- formality
- periphery
- poor
- poor relation idiom
- slush
- small beer
- small fry
- small potatoes
- sop
- sundries
- technicality
- trifle
- trivia
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Of little or less importance